Call for young entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector

Kristin Engel, Cape Argus, 24 June 2021

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) with Proudly South Africa (SA) has urged young industrialists to get involved in the various sectors, especially in the agriculture and agro-processing economy. Read More

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Inflation highest since November 2018

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 23 June 2021

Inflation reached its highest peak since November 2018 when it also hit 5.2%, after reaching 4.4% in April. Read More

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SA could end up like Zim, warns Parly, if land saga isn’t resolved

Babalo Ndenze, Eyewitness News, 19 June 2021

Parliament on Friday warned that not finding a solution to the land question could lead South Africa to a Zimbabwe-like situation. Read More

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Covid-19 exposed weaknesses in SA’s food systems: agriculture minister, Thoko Didiza

Aphiwe Deklerk, Sowetan Live, 14 June 2021

Agriculture, land affairs and rural development minister Thoko Didiza says the Covid-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in the country’s “food systems.” Read More

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Water and Sanitation Department reveals almost R10bn in irregular expenditure

Tarryn-Leigh Solomons, IOL Political Bureau, 10 June 2021

The Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has revealed that irregular expenditure amounts to almost R10 billion. Read More

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Livestock farmers in KZN urged to remain vigilant over current foot and mouth outbreak

SABC News, 9 June 2021

State veterinarian for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Themba Sikhakhane is appealing to livestock farmers in northern KwaZulu-Natal to remain vigilant to prevent the spread of the current foot and mouth outbreak in the area. Read More

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